The Story of the Titanic for Children: Astonishing little-known facts and details about the most famous ship in the world

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Violet Jessop’s story is remarkable in that she survived not only the sinking of Titanic but, four years later, the sinking of Titanic’s identical twin, Britannic, which went to the bottom in 55 minutes, its watertight compartments proving to be no more watertight than the Titanic’s. But at least Britannic had an excuse – she had been requisitioned as a hospital ship and hit a mine ferrying wounded soldiers home from the war in Europe. Jim Mulholland has been assigned as cabin boy for one of the finest ships the world has ever seen. He also is in charge of the ship’s cat, caring for her between his duties. When he loses her before the ship takes off, Jim finds himself in the midst of a major struggle that will affect the rest of his life. This touching story is a great way to show another side of the Titanic story and form of entertainment. Early Elementary If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic By Josh Gregory, Illustrated by Sebastia Serra Alice Carver is traveling aboard the incredible Titanic with her mother to make a new home in the United States. Meanwhile, William Alexander III is aboard as part of a vacation with his wealthy family. Readers will explore the Titanic’s many features with these characters as they meet on the ill-fated ship. 7-9 years

Gracie never recovered from his ordeal. He died eight months later, most likely from organ failure caused by hypothermia. But, as a writer and historian, he put every day to good use, writing this gripping eye-witness account – not just of Titanic’s death throes but every moment from the collision with the iceberg to the loading of the lifeboats and the rescue of survivors by the Cunard liner, Carpathia. I have often wondered, as the grandson of a bandsman who lost his life, what kind of death he suffered. After reading Gracie’s book, I knew that it was a terrible way to die. This book is a dry read, devoid of drama and stripped of humanity, but tells more about the disaster than a hundred other books combined. Even Walter Lord’s book, depending substantially as it does, on the account of witnesses forty years after the event, their stories changing with every re-telling of the drama, can’t beat this for hard facts. Ken Marschall made a name for himself for lavish illustrations of books about the Titanic, and this is probably his best one. Like Steve Noon, he uses cutaway illustrations to make readers feel they are actually inside the doomed liner. The real-life accounts of passengers focus on the children aboard the Titanic, which is a particularly compelling (and harrowing) approach. The actual demise of the Titanic is reported in just enough detail not to scare younger readers while still leaving no doubt as to how catastrophic and initially unbelievable the whole event was. Well-known facts are interspersed with the lesser appreciated details to give a good understanding of what really happened alongside what could have been.At 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic, the largest passenger steamship of this time, met its catastrophic end after crashing into an iceberg. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew onboard, only 705 survived. More than 100 years later, today’s readers will be intrigued by the mystery that surrounds this ship that was originally labeled “unsinkable.” All Stations Distress! April 15, 1912: The Day the Titanic Sank By Don Brown It took 4,000 men to built it, 23 tons of animal grease to slide it into the ocean, 100,000 people to wave bon voyage, but only one wrong move to tear the Titanic apart. On a cold moonless night in April 1912, 2,000 passengers, the rich enjoying a luxury cruise and the poor hoping to find a new life in America, struggled to survive. Only 700 did. Lifeboats were launched half-full; women were forced to leave their husbands and sons behind; and even those who made it out alive were forever haunted, constantly wondering “why me?” 6-10 years Read detailed information about the supposedly “unsinkable” ship with images that support all the facts. Kids will enjoy being able to get a “real” glimpse into the story of the Titanic and what’s become of it. With Rigel having an unlimited amount of trust in Clara and the ability to sense when his help is needed the two of them are soon assisting those whose needs are greatest even when their own safety can’t be guaranteed. However, they aren’t alone, and the extra help they need comes in the most amazing ways. Our verdict: This story of the Titanic introduces children to the tragic events an a comprehendible and interesting way. This book of great visuals offers so many little known facts about the great ship.

Feeling very hard done by, Clara’s actions inadvertently set in motion a series of events culminating in her stowing away aboard Harold’s ship with no one knowing where she is. With a large, shaggy, and lovable companion called Rigel, Clara finds herself in the middle of the mission to rescue survivors from the doomed maiden voyage of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic. Read along as George experiences what he thought was the greatest journey of is life thus far, but is face with tragedy in this thrilling account of the night the titanic sunk. This is a great way for kids to get the full story from a familiar perspective. There is also a graphic novel version. If Walter Lord’s book is the definitive account of the sinking, this large-format encyclopaedic volume, almost large enough to sink a ship, is the definitive story of the Titanic, from the drawing board to the bottom of the ocean, with nothing omitted between the two events. It is an epic work of research so comprehensive that it deserves a wholly new category of publishing: more than a book, Titanic – Triumph and Tragedy , is a museum.

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I SURVIVED is historical fiction, describing ten year-old George Calder’s battle for survival. Lauren’s book is gentle fare, especially considering the terrible setting, but it is well researched and enduringly popular. Violet had been a stewardess on board the Titanic and had volunteered for service as a nurse when war broke out. Understandably, she was somewhat disconcerted to discover she was being posted to a ship which, in every respect, was the same as Titanic. She consoled herself with the thought that lightning never strikes twice. Clara Scott is very excited! Her cousin, Harold Cottam, is coming for a short visit and she’ll get to hear all about his latest adventures as the telegraph operator aboard the RMS Carpathia. Unfortunately, living on the family ranch means there are chores to be done first and when the wilful twelve-year-old doesn’t follow instructions the whole visit is spoiled. Read the stories of ten young individuals whose lives were changed as soon as they boarded the magnificent Titanic in April of 1912. The unique use of young voices offers an interesting perspective to this historical event. I’m a huge fan of Alan Zullo, having read many of his other books. Late Elementary